Rockets become a big winner! US media commented on the performance of the free market for the first day: The Lakers are frequently intercepted and become losers

The Rockets become the big winner! On the first day of the opening of the free market, most NBA teams completed signing operations, and almost all the big fish in the free market were almost gone. For this reason, the US media "bleacherreport" also selected the winners and losers after the end of the first day of the free market based on the specific signing status of each team. Among them, the Lakers were frequently intercepted and became one of the losers.

Loser 1: Lakers

Operation: 2 years and 12 million signing Laravia

The Lakers did not seem to have bad performance on the first day of the free market. They signed forward scorer Laravia with a very good cost-effective contract. He looks like an upgraded version of Kneckett, or Reeves' friend.

3-point shooting percentage of 42.3% in the 24-25 season, and combined with the imagination space brought by the age of 23, he perfectly fits Doncic's timeline.

But the problem is that this signing is the only operation of the Lakers, or the Lakers only made a fill-in operation after Finney Smith, who was intercepted by the Rockets.

In addition, no center has been introduced to fill the shortcomings, but the target Daluo was intercepted by the Clippers in the same city, Capela was captured by the Rockets, and Connet also joined the Spurs, resulting in the only target of the Lakers in the free market, Ayton was left.

The gap between the Lakers' failure to introduce any big-name players and the Lakers' previously actively active in the free and trading market is one of the important reasons why the Lakers become losers. Pelinka has also been widely criticized by Lakers fans and even the media, which has also caused James, who is determined to compete for the championship, to fall into trading rumors again.

Loser 2: Russell

Operation: Joined the Mavericks for 13 million in 2 years,

The core reason why the US media believes that Russell is one of the losers is that the Mavericks have always pursued and promoted "winning the championship with defense", and Russell is obviously incompatible with this concept and may lose his role after Irving returns.

But judging from Irving's injury situation and the urgent employment situation in the Mavericks' backcourt, joining the Mavericks is undoubtedly a good choice for Russell.

Loser Three: Bucks

Operation: 2 years, 11 million contract renewal Porter Jr., Prince 2 years, 7.1 million, Trent 2 years, 7.5 million, and Portis 3 years, 44 million, all of which are bargain. The Bucks should have been one of the winners, but they did not leave Daluo and did not complete any effective reinforcement.

According to famous reporter Shams, these four contract extensions did not change Antetokounmpo's attitude, and he is still examining his openness to the deal.

Winner 1: Grizzlies

Operation: 5 years, 240 million yuan renewal, Jerome, 3 years, 28 million yuan, and Aldama, 3 years, 5.2 million yuan renewal, JJJ is a normal choice. Poaching Jerome from the Cavaliers and the key rotation player for renewal, Aldama, is the reason why the Grizzlies become winners.

The former is one of the best backcourt players in the free market this summer, while Aldama is the most important part of the Grizzlies system.

Winner 2: Eagles

Operation: 4 years, 6,200 signing Alexander Walker (sign first and then exchange, sending out a second round and part of cash), 11 million Kennard

From the low price of the trading market to the free market, to the free market, the Eagles have become one of the biggest winners since the offseason. According to famous reporter Marc Spears, Trae Yang was ecstatic in the face of these operations and planned to renew his contract with the team.

Winner 3: Nuggets

Operation: Signing Brown with a basic salary, 1 for 2 for Porter Jr. + 1 for 2 for the first round of 32 years to return to Cameron Johnson

The Nuggets completed the magic operation, packed the first round of 32 years to exchange for Porter Jr. with Porter Jr. to return to Cameron Johnson. Not only did they complete the external scorer upgrade, but they also reduced their salary to below the luxury tax line, allowing the Nuggets to use the full middle class of $14.1 million, and also created a transaction exception of $16.8 million.

plus the basic salary, welcoming back the champion former player Bruce Brown, solving the vacancy after Westbrook left the team.

Winner 4: Rockets

Operations: 4 years, 53 million to win Finney Smith, 3 years, 21.5 million to welcome Capela

There is no doubt that the Rockets are the biggest winner on the first day of the free market and the biggest winner since the offseason.

After winning two strong players, Finney Smith and Capela, the Rockets' existing lineup is already extremely luxurious, enough to compete with any team.

What's even more exaggerated is that the Rockets can also pack up to 5 first-round picks, and even have the ability to pursue Antetokounmpo.